CVE-2025-9775
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2025-9775 is an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in RemoteClinic's staff profile editing functionality. Attackers can upload malicious files via the /staff/edit-my-profile.php endpoint, potentially leading to remote code execution. All RemoteClinic installations up to version 2.0 with the vulnerable endpoint accessible are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- RemoteClinic
📦 What is this software?
Remote Clinic by Remoteclinic
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Webshell deployment allowing persistent access, data exfiltration, and further exploitation of the server.
If Mitigated
File uploads blocked or properly validated, limiting impact to denial of service or minor data leakage.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available, and the vulnerability is straightforward to exploit with basic web attack tools.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Monitor RemoteClinic vendor channels for updates. Consider upgrading to any version beyond 2.0 if available.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict File Uploads
allImplement strict file upload validation including file type checking, size limits, and content verification.
Modify /staff/edit-my-profile.php to validate uploaded files before processing
Disable Vulnerable Endpoint
allTemporarily disable or restrict access to the /staff/edit-my-profile.php endpoint.
Use web server configuration (e.g., .htaccess for Apache) to block access to the file
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious file uploads
- Restrict network access to the RemoteClinic instance to trusted IPs only
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Attempt to upload a test file (e.g., .txt) to /staff/edit-my-profile.php and verify if it's accepted without proper validation.Check Version:
Check RemoteClinic version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test file upload functionality with various file types; only allowed types should be accepted with proper validation.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to /staff/edit-my-profile.php
- Uploads of executable file types (e.g., .php, .exe)
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /staff/edit-my-profile.php with file uploads
- Subsequent requests to uploaded malicious files
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (url="/staff/edit-my-profile.php" AND method="POST") AND file_upload="true"